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Challenging Ofcom Under The Online Safety Act
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Since the Online Safety Act 2023 was implemented, Ofcom has become highly active in enforcement, facing multiple regulatory challenges and judicial reviews from regulated UK services. These legal contests focus on Ofcom's powers and decisions, including service categorisations and fees, amid ongoing political and public scrutiny of online safety regulations.
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You face a regulator testing its legal limits under the Online Safety Act with active enforcement and ongoing legal challenges. Legal teams in platform and service compliance should prepare for contested decisions and consider early challenges to protect your market position.
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